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Great Northern Hotel

644 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia

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644 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia

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HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Great Northern Hotel

Carlton North regulars head straight out back—a vast, sunlit beer garden kitted out with sports screens, heaters, and its own dedicated bar. Pups roam freely inside and out while the AFL draws a packed house of footy fans around the picnic benches. The kitchen keeps things straightforward: crisp-edged parmas, stacked steak sandwiches, and hefty counter-order cuts paired with rotating taps.

  • Indoor & Outdoor Dog Haven: Dogs are welcome across both the spacious outdoor yard and interior dining spaces.
  • Big-Screen Beer Garden: A sprawling courtyard features dedicated bar service, weather heaters, and screens broadcasting live AFL.
  • Classic Pub Fare: Generous plates center on classic chicken parmas, steaks, and well-regarded weeknight specials.
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What's On at Great Northern Hotel

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose the Great Northern Hotel

A beloved Carlton North institution for live sport, dog-friendly gathering, and generous pub fare

  • Premier Inner-North Live Footy Hub

    Supporters pack the expansive beer garden and indoor screens for an electric, communal AFL experience on match days.

    Prob the best spot in the inner north to watch the footy.

    Ben C

  • Unpretentious Local Atmosphere

    The front bar and leafy beer garden foster an unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere free of attitude or pretension.

    Not pretentious and loud but friendly, stable and no ego.

    Emma Donnelly

  • Full Indoor & Outdoor Dog Hospitality

    Unlike venues that restrict companion animals to outdoor footpaths, dogs are welcomed alongside their owners both indoors and out.

    No issue taking her inside or anything.

    Tim

  • Expansive Dog-Friendly Beer Garden

    Spacious outdoor areas provide ample shaded space and dedicated seating where patrons and their pets relax side by side.

    Dog Friendly Pub as well, so if you're a dog lover like myself, you'll be in Doggo Heaven.

    Normandy C Jr

  • Hearty Monday Parma Specials

    Weekly specials deliver substantial portions without cutting corners, highlighted by a famously massive Monday chicken parmigiana.

    The Monday Parma night is legitimately one of the best around.

    Andrew Ford

  • Tender Tuesday Porterhouse Steaks

    Classic counter-order pub dining offers generous, tender cuts with crisp chips and fresh salad at genuine local value.

    I ordered a $25.00 porterhouse, the Tuesday special-a huge piece of beef, very tender, came with chips and salad, an absolute bargain.

    Christine Griffiths

Pub classics and crowd favourites served at Great Northern Hotel

  • Chicken Parma

    The Monday Parma night is legitimately one of the best around. They don't serve a tiny one cos it's special day, oh no. It's massive.

    Andrew Ford

  • Steak Sandwich

    We got the steak sandwiches which it's famous for and they did not disappoint.

    Michael Konsoulas

  • Porterhouse Steak

    I ordered a $25.00 porterhouse, the Tuesday special-a huge piece of beef, very tender, came with chips and salad, an absolute bargain.

    Christine Griffiths

  • Burger

    The food was phenomenal (the burger is a must-try!), and the outdoor seating area is perfect for a sunny afternoon.

    Douglas MacLean

Other favorites

Notable drinks, sides, and pub amenities complementing the main menu.

  • Mulled Wine

    mulled wine pretty bloody good too.

    Paula Stiles

  • Sour Blueberry Beer

    the sour blueberry beer on tap.

    Sara Frazer

  • Chips on the Side

    Chips on the side were crisp and satisfying

    Christopher Wu

  • Front Bar Pool Table

    There’s a pool table in the front bar

    Emma Donnelly

Before you head over

Practical guidance on reservations, arrival, and ordering to make the most of your visit.

  • Book Ahead for Peak Times

    The pub gets heaving during AFL broadcasts and popular weeknight meal specials, so making a table booking in advance is advised to secure seating.

  • Plan for Street Parking

    Street parking around the venue can be painful and limited at peak hours, so allow extra time to find a nearby spot on surrounding streets.

  • Order at the Counter or Beer Garden Bar

    Food and drinks are ordered and paid for at the counter, with self-serve water bottles provided and an outdoor second bar operating in the beer garden.

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